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It has become a successful tradition: Our yearly (after) CeBIT highlights event.

We started this event after receiving a lot of remarks from our partners they were not able to attend the CeBIT because of their busy schedules or just because they didn’t like to travel all the way to Hannover Germany. We decided to take up the challenge and create a worthy replacement for our valued partners.

The set-up is simple: we round up a bunch of interesting people from different vendors who then will bring you up to speed on new technologies and products in just 1 day! After the presentations you have the chance to talk to the vendors, look at new products, talk to our account managers and have a drink.

We start at 10.00 and the event ends around 15:30. Check out the program here and see what vendors will be present. Click here to sign up. Before I forget: It’s completely free!

See you in Breukelen!

SNOM M9 DECT

Now available from stock: the brand new SNOM M9 VoIP DECT phones. (not in US and Canada)

The SNOM M9 is the bigger, better, bolder brother (or sister?) of the SNOM M3. By combining professional functions of versatile business communication with the intuitive features of the mobile-carrier world, the snom m9 is ideally suited for professional and private use alike. With features such as hands free mode, calling line identification (CLI) by displaying name, number and image of the caller as well as typical mobile-phone features such as Address Book, Calendar, Calculator and Alarm function, the snom m9 provides the perfect blend of mobility and accessibility.

The CATiq and wideband VoIP codecs give you HIFI quality sound creating a superior voice quality when used to call other wideband codec voice users (DECT and/or wired). Wideband VoIP codecs will be the standard in the future raising quality for VoIP calls high above what you are used to from PSTN or ISDN on traditional networks (no warranty that the quality of the conversation itself will be improved, that’s up to you and the party called/calling)

The SNOM M9 boasts integration possibility with Microsoft™ Office Communications Server 2007 R2 making it the only digital cordless phone in the market to offer this benefit. A further advantage of SNOM M9: the terminal already supports the latest IPv6-standard with its very first release. Such features combined with automatic configuration download make the SNOM M9 a truly unique cordless device. Last but not least, the SNOM M9 incorporates the renowned SIP stack from snom with its decade long proven interoperability and technology leadership.

Contact Valadis for more information. Or have a look at the product page here.

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I know it’s a big NO to post about the status from a blog on the blog itself, BUT: I think it’s quite impressive to have over 10,000 visitors in less then 3 months on a personal blog without big efforts. There must be something for people to read many pages per unique visitor and for visitors to keep coming back. (thanks to Google Analytics and ‘Count Per Day for Wordpress’ for providing me the visitor information)

All in all I’m very happy with the results I could not have dreamed about when I started.

Thanks to everyone for visiting. I look forward to some more interaction with the readers though!

See ya around.

Kind regards,

Robbert

QNAP SS-839 pro

I posted before about the great products from QNAP. With the latest firmware for all Intel based devices (TS-x39,TS-x59 and TS-509) many new features specifically suitable for MAX (OSX) users have been added and/or improved. A short list of features:

• iTunes server service
• Time machine backup target over network
• iPhoto library target
• QNAP finder for MAC OSX
• Qget for MAC OSX to add download jobs to your QNAP NAS
• iSCSI target for use of your QNAP NAS as a local drive

Of course all other features from QNAP are available through the web browser of your MAC.

See the short (2.43 minutes) video below.

For more information contact me via the contact page on this blog or get in touch with Valadis: The Value Added Distributor for the BeNeLux.

ZyXEL P2812HNU

Now available from stock is the P2812HNU-51c VDSL2 modem/router powered by ZLD (ZyXEL Linux Distribution) which is the successor of ZyNOS (ZyXEL Network Operating System).

The new generation has a much shorter release to market time since a lot of limitations from the older ZyNOS can be overcome by ZLD. This is a great leap forward!

This particular model will enable customers like ISP’s, Telco’s, VAR’s and SI’s to consolidate their sales into one model CPE lowering their costs and hereby raising their ROI. The P2812HNU-51C supports VDSL2, ADSL2+ and ethernet based internet access like FTTx and cable.

Some feature highlights:

• VDSL2 (up to 30a profile 100/100Mbps), ADSL2+ (24/1Mbps)
• 1Gbps ethernet port for connecting to FTTx NT or cable modem
• 2 PSTN ports, VoIP based on SIP
• 801.11N wireless 2T2R 300Mbps
• 4 ports 1Gbps LAN switch
• TR-069, 104 for efficient provisioning
• Planning IPv6 end of Q1 2010 (!)

I really look forward getting feedback from the market, I expect it will bring us great opportunities. ZyXEL has a long history in combining value with good pricing. The P2812HNU-51c is now available from stock.

More information without obligation: sales (at) valadis.nl and/or +31 74 2760030 (or use the contact page on this blog)

http://www.valadis.nl

TPLINK TD-W8901G

Do you need a cost effective 3 in one solution for your ADSL connection? The TPLINK TD-W8901G may be the solution for you. Costs effective in this setting means: very low price for the features and performance that you get with this device. The basic functions are: ADSL2+ modem (24Mbps down and up to 3.5Mbps up, AnnexM), router with SPI firewall, NAT and 4 ports 10/100Base-T switch and a 802.11b/g 54 Mbps wireless access point (AP).

The TD-W8901G includes a built-in QoS engine that helps prioritize Internet traffic to enable smooth Internet phone calls (VoIP) and lag-free online gaming. To prevent unauthorized wireless access into your network, the TD-W8910G supports the latest encryption including WEP, WPA, and WPA2. There is a lot more available like DHCP, uPnP, DMZ, port triggering and NAPT (Network Address Port Translation), checkout all the features here.

Your network is protected from the internet by the built-in firewall supporting IP address filtering, MAC address filtering and parental control. The TD-W8901G comes with a CD that contains the Easy Setup Assistant that makes the installation and configuration a breeze; even for non technical users.

For ISP or Telco: the TPLINK ADSL modem/routers support TR-069 making auto provisioning very easy, keeping the costs for connecting new subscribers and managing the installed base low. During our testing we did not find any Benelux ISP the device could not connect to.

Get in touch with me via the contact page on this blog or get in touch with Valadis.

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For the last 15 years Valadis has been the only distributor for ZyXEL in the Benelux with their own (very large) highly skilled technical support crew. During 2008 and 2009 Valadis handled all technical support and R&D development support for the Benelux area under contract for ZyXEL Benelux office in Hoofddorp.

Starting from 2010 January 1^st Valadis will focus exclusively on its own customer base, giving the best possible (not only technical) support on Valadis’ complete portfolio including ZyXEL products. Valadis will, in their role as exclusively accredited ZyXEL training centre, organize technical trainings in Valadis’ training centres in Hengelo (NL) and Saintes (BE). At least 54 technical ZyXEL trainings have been planned for 2010 and more will follow. In addition to product oriented trainings, Valadis will introduce more technology oriented trainings as well. Check here for the training agendas.

Valadis will continue giving extensive support to their customers for the complete portfolio.

Valadis is looking forward to your suggestions and requests as always! You can comment or contact me via the contact page on this blog.

TPLINK MC220L

I know about a lot of installations where fiber is used where there is no need for a full blown ethernet switch. Or situations where the switches are in place but do not have a fiber or SFP port. Try the TPLINK MC220L; easy to use, great (low) price and good quality.

I have seen a lot of this type of product, basically they are all the same. It’s not an exiting or sexy product but they are used in huge amounts. The MC220L has the feature set needed; check out the specifications here. The MC220L has 1 Gb ethernet port and 1 SFP slot which can be filled with a SFP module to your liking.

The MC220L can be used stand alone but also in a 19″ rack based chassis (TPLINK MC1400) holding up to 14 Media Converters.

The price is very good: around € 20,- (Listprice, excluding VAT, excluding shipping)

Need more info? Contact me via the contact page or get in touch with the Distributor for the Benelux: Valadis.

TP-LINK TL-SG1008

Now shipping from stock: The TP-LINK TL-SG1008. We received a lot of requests for a 8 port gigabit switch that was rack mountable with a steel housing, now we have it!

The TL-SG1008 is an unmanaged switch with wirespeed switching capability. The specs:

ZyXEL P2812HNU

ZyXEL is working on the next generation CPE’s. These CPE’s are based on new chipsets from Broadcom and Infinion and are powered by ZLD (ZyXEL Linux Distribution) which is the successor of ZyNOS (ZyXEL Network Operating System).

The new generation has a much shorter release to market time since a lot of limitations from the older ZyNOS can be overcome by ZLD. This is a great leap forward!

This particular model will enable customers like ISP’s, Telco’s, VAR’s and SI’s to consolidate their sales into one model CPE lowering their costs and hereby raising their ROI. The P2812HNU-51C supports VDSL2, ADSL2+ and ethernet based internet access like FTTx and cable.

Some feature highlights:

• VDSL2 (up to 30a profile 100/100Mbps), ADSL2+ (24/1Mbps)
• 1Gbps ethernet port for connecting to FTTx NT or cable modem
• 2 PSTN ports, VoIP based on SIP
• 801.11N wireless 2T2R 300Mbps
• 4 ports 1Gbps LAN switch
• TR-069, 104 for efficient provisioning
• Planning IPv6 end of Q1 2010 (!)

I really look forward bringing this product to the market, I expect it will bring us great opportunities. ZyXEL has a long history in combining value with good pricing. The P2812HNU will be available February 2010.

More information without obligation: sales (at) valadis.nl and/or +31 74 2760030 (or use the contact page on this blog)

http://www.valadis.nl